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title: "Locum Educational Psychologists (EP's) to contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments."
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# Locum Educational Psychologists (EP's) to contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c565cbfc-0322-4d6c-805e-f14ef15fcac7

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking locum educational psychologists (EPs) to support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs), with the tender titled "Locum Educational Psychologists (EP's) to contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments." This procurement falls under the medical education services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is a direct approach, employing a single tender action as it is below the threshold. The tender period has officially concluded, with a contract start date of August 17, 2020, and an end date of September 30, 2022. The total value of the contract is £550,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in psychological services and educational support. Companies involved in the provision of bespoke psychological assessments, consultations, and related services should consider competing for this contract. Additionally, firms that may have collaborated on similar projects or have experience with statutory duties related to EHCNAs could align their offerings to meet the council's requirements. The potential for long-term collaboration, given the contract's duration, also enhances the opportunity for sustainable business growth within this sector.

## Notice

Professional application of bespoke psychological services to fulfil some aspect of the Council's statutory duties relating to EHCNAs towards decision making around issuing EHCPs. Work involved: Consultation, observation, administering a range of psychological assessments (where feasible), interpretation and analysis of data, identifying and outlining objectives and recommendations. Liaising with setting, parents / carers and other services to co-ordinate and support where deemed helpful in the course of their reportage. Work commissioned is bespoke pieces of assessment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019770d8-3d03-40a9-b7d1-cc473b0171da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES; LIGHTBULB PSYCHOLOGY; MURRAY PSYCHOLOGY; OTHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2020 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019770d8-3d03-40a9-b7d1-cc473b0171da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019770d8-3d03-40a9-b7d1-cc473b0171da
  17th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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